Hikes

CALICO TANKS (I)

By October 5, 2024 November 20th, 2025 No Comments
Approx hike distance (miles): 2.5 Area: Red Rock Canyon, NV
Accum.  elevation gain (feet): N/A Park Entry Fee: See below
Low to high elevation gain: 450 SCAMR All Trails Map: No
Recommended gas donation: $10 Website for reference info: redrockcanyonlv.org
Unpaved miles: 0 Trailhead GPS Coordinates N/A
Road Conditions: Good High clearance vehicle req’d: No

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure to check -in

Trail Conditions
Maintained Trail: Yes Uneven footing No
Steep side drop-offs No Steep Trail: No
Off Trial (scratchy) No Slippery Trail Surfaces: No
Use of hands required: No Boulder Hopping: No
Difficulty: Moderate Water Crossings: Possibly
Restrooms at Trailhead: Yes Gloves Required: No

CALICO TANKS (I)

 

Special Instructions:

Probably one of the best/most popular hikes in the park. You will go past an old historical sandstone quarry on the way up. Then up to the summit to see sweeping views of the Las Vegas valley. Bring good shoes/boots, a snack, plenty of water, and I would recommend hiking poles. There are restrooms at the trailhead and no shade on the hike.

Directions:

Starting at the visitors center drive north on the one-way road to the Sandstone Quarry parking lot (third parking lot on your right).